jau5 lei5 mou5 lei5有理冇理

Jyutpingjau5 lei5 mou5 lei5

Yaleyáuh léih móuh léih

語句

Definition

Regardless of whether it makes sense, what the consequences are, or what the cost is.

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How it's used

This phrase captures a sense of recklessness or impulsiveness, often implying that the subject is acting without considering the logic or potential fallout of their actions. It is frequently used to describe someone who bulldozes through a situation or makes a decision purely based on their own immediate desire. The tone is often slightly critical or exasperated.

Examples

keoi5佢jau5有lei5理mou5冇lei5理，cung1衝zo2咗jap6入heoi3去sin1先。

He rushed in without caring about whether it was reasonable or not.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好jau5有lei5理mou5冇lei5理zau6就naau6鬧jan4人。

Don't just scold people regardless of the situation when you work.

Common phrases

jau5有lei5理mou5冇lei5理ziu3照zou6做

to do it anyway regardless of the consequences

jau5有lei5理mou5冇lei5理lo2攞zo2咗sin1先

to take it first without thinking about the consequences

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a formal logical argument, but it is purely colloquial and carries a negative or dismissive connotation regarding the person's lack of deliberation.